Manufacturing PAGING SYSTEM

A CASE STUDY

Wireless Paging System for Lockheed Martin Manufacturing Plant

Lockheed Martin Manufacturing Paging System

THE CHALLENGE

Lockheed Martin Corp., a leading American aerospace and defense company, needed to replace an outdated and unreliable PA system at its two-building manufacturing campus in Oldsmar, FL, spanning over 300,000 square feet. The goal was to deploy a scalable wireless manufacturing paging system that could support both routine voice announcements and instant audio-visual emergency notifications. The new system had to deliver reliable, facility-wide coverage and meet the following critical communication requirements:

  • Live or pre-recorded voice messaging delivered to targeted speaker zones for effective communication

  • Instant emergency alert broadcasts for staff safety

  • Automated break bell and shift change notifications delivered to specific facility zones based on a customizable schedule
  • Wireless indoor and outdoor PA speakers for full coverage
  • Integration with LED message boards and visual alert devices for ADA compliance and enhanced visibility
  • Full power backup to all system components due to unstable power grid.
  • Scalable, modular architecture for future expansion without re-wiring

THE SOLUTION

Wireless Manufacturing Paging System

Visiplex’s wireless manufacturing paging system was deployed at Lockheed Martin’s Oldsmar facility using strategically placed wireless paging base station located in the management office. This base station enabled real-time monitoring of wireless emergency pull stations and supported live PA announcements across the campus. The system included a network of indoor and outdoor wireless PA speakers installed throughout the manufacturing buildings, as well as in key areas such as break zones, smoking areas, muster points, and parking lots.

To improve alert visibility and meet ADA compliance standards, Visiplex also integrated wireless LED message boards and multi-color beacon lights, providing high-impact visual notifications during emergency and routine events.

During normal operations, the PA speakers broadcast scheduled break bell and shift change alerts, while the LED message boards display synchronized time and important facility messages with enhanced visibility.

Thanks to its modular wireless architecture, the manufacturing paging system was installed by Lockheed Martin’s in-house technical team without the need for complex wiring. Final system testing, commissioning, and on-site staff training were conducted by Visiplex technicians to ensure seamless and reliable system performance.

THE RESULTS

Optimized Manufacturing Paging System Performance – The wireless manufacturing paging system was successfully implemented across the Lockheed Martin facility, significantly improving site-wide safety, operational efficiency, and communication. The solution enhanced daily workflows and emergency readiness while delivering the following key capabilities:

  • Live public address voice announcements can be initiated facility-wide

  • Enhanced visual alerts using LED message boards and beacon lights, ensuring ADA and hearing-impaired compliance

  • Customizable, multi-lingual, pre-recorded voice messages for diverse workforce communication

  • Wireless, Wall-Mounted Pull Stations provide instant site-wide automated alerts

  • User-programmable break bell and shift change alerts for streamlined scheduling
  • Full backup power support for all system components, ensuring uninterrupted operation during power outages
  • Modular, expandable system design allowing quick addition or relocation of components without new wiring

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